Federal Reserve Archives - Times Tabloid https://timestabloid.com/tag/federal-reserve/ Latest Cryptocurrency News and Blockchain Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:10:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://timestabloid.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-Times-Tabloid-Favicon-32x32.png Federal Reserve Archives - Times Tabloid https://timestabloid.com/tag/federal-reserve/ 32 32 Pundit to XRP Holders: We Have Less Than 10 Days Left. Here’s What Is Coming https://timestabloid.com/pundit-to-xrp-holders-we-have-less-than-10-days-left-heres-what-is-coming/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=113409 Crypto commentator Austin Hilton has a message for XRP holders: the next ten days matter. In a video posted on X, Hilton addressed his audience directly, telling them a major Federal Reserve decision is approaching and that it will affect their crypto holdings. Hilton opened by acknowledging the frustration many XRP holders share. “I’m tired […]

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]]> Crypto commentator Austin Hilton has a message for XRP holders: the next ten days matter. In a video posted on X, Hilton addressed his audience directly, telling them a major Federal Reserve decision is approaching and that it will affect their crypto holdings.

Hilton opened by acknowledging the frustration many XRP holders share. “I’m tired of talking about the Federal Reserve and interest rates,” he said. “I’m tired of talking about inflation. I’m tired of talking about uncertainty.”

He told viewers he remains a believer in crypto as a financial opportunity for everyday people, but said the current environment demands attention.

The Fed Decision on October 28

The central event Hilton flagged is the Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for October 27 and 28. He told viewers that Wednesday, October 28 is the date to watch, as that is when the rate decision will be announced.

Hilton said he expects the Federal Reserve to raise the base interest rate by 0.25%. He cited recent Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index inflation reports, both of which came in hot, as evidence the Fed will act. He put the probability of a rate hike at 80% or higher and said a rate cut is not on the table.

What a Rate Hike Means for XRP

Hilton explained the mechanics clearly. A rate increase raises borrowing costs and strengthens the U.S. dollar. It also pushes Treasury yields higher. When Treasury yields rise, investors tend to move capital out of risk assets like crypto and into safer returns. That pull reduces liquidity in the crypto market.

Hilton said crypto is already running on thin liquidity. He introduced his own term, “bullish liquidity” to describe capital entering the market with the expectation of price increases. He told viewers that bullish liquidity is simply not present right now.

He warned XRP could dip below $1.20 if the rate hike materializes and the market reacts negatively.

XRP’s Consolidation Pattern

Hilton also addressed XRP’s recent price behavior. He noted the asset rose more than 57% in 14 days before entering a consolidation pattern that has been in place since late August. He described this as frustrating but consistent with how XRP has historically moved: up, then consolidation, then up again.

He told viewers the market is in a holding pattern. Investors are waiting on the Fed before committing capital in either direction.

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]]> Federal Reserve Will Use XRP, XLM, and HBAR, Researcher Shares Proof https://timestabloid.com/federal-reserve-will-use-xrp-xlm-and-hbar-researcher-shares-proof/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:37 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=112058 Federal Reserve researchers published a paper titled “Heraclius: A Byzantine Fault Tolerant Database System with Potential for Modern Payments Systems.” Crypto researcher SMQKE resurfaced it and connected it to three specific digital assets: XRP, XLM, and HBAR. The paper is in the Fed’s Finance and Economics Discussion Series and carries authors from FRB Boston, FRB […]

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]]> Federal Reserve researchers published a paper titled “Heraclius: A Byzantine Fault Tolerant Database System with Potential for Modern Payments Systems.” Crypto researcher SMQKE resurfaced it and connected it to three specific digital assets: XRP, XLM, and HBAR.

The paper is in the Fed’s Finance and Economics Discussion Series and carries authors from FRB Boston, FRB San Francisco, and FRB NIT. It examines Byzantine Fault Tolerant consensus as the architecture best suited for secure, high-speed payment infrastructure.

The researchers note that a Byzantine fault-tolerant system can process 110,000 transactions per second. SMQKE’s argument is clear. The Fed has validated the consensus model that these assets already run on.

XRP and XLM Share the Same Foundation

The Fed’s paper identifies what it calls “Federated Byzantine Agreement” in Ripple and Stellar. According to the document, “Ripple and Stellar use a federated voting process that is a variant of the Byzantine Fault Tolerance consensus model.”

XRP runs on Ripple’s network. XLM runs on Stellar’s. Both assets sit directly inside the architecture the Fed chose to study. XRP, in particular, has long been positioned as the settlement layer for cross-border institutional payments, making the Fed’s focus on this consensus type especially relevant to its use case.

HBAR’s Position in the Same Architecture

HBAR operates on the Hedera Hashgraph network. Hedera’s own documentation describes its system as “asynchronous Byzantine fault tolerant,” which it calls the “highest level of security for distributed networks.”

The Hashgraph achieves consensus through a gossip protocol combined with a virtual voting algorithm. It does not require heavy electricity usage. The Fed paper’s favorable view of BFT mechanisms strengthens the case for HBAR’s infrastructure credentials alongside XRP and XLM.

SMQKE also noted that ALGO, IOTA, and XDC use the same Byzantine fault-tolerant mechanism.

ISO 20022 Compliance Adds Another Layer

XRP, XLM, and HBAR are all ISO 20022-compliant. ISO 20022 is the international standard for financial messaging. Central banks, payment processors, and financial institutions globally are migrating toward it. The Fed’s preference for BFT consensus, layered on top of ISO 20022 alignment, puts these three assets in a distinct category.

What This Means for Price Growth

The Fed paper does not mention XRP, XLM, or HBAR by name, but it validates the consensus technology they run on. Institutional recognition of BFT infrastructure builds the long-term credibility of assets built on it. XRP’s position as a cross-border settlement tool gives it the most direct exposure to any future Federal Reserve payment integration.

SMQKE concludes that the paper is “a direct confirmation that these assets are positioned as the top choices for future Federal Reserve payment services.”

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]]> Egrag Crypto to XRP Holders: Get Ready – Uncle Warsh Is Coming. Here’s What It Means https://timestabloid.com/egrag-crypto-to-xrp-holders-get-ready-uncle-warsh-is-coming-heres-what-it-means/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:00:47 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=111657 The Federal Reserve’s rate decision today carries more weight than a single 25-basis-point move. Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) shared ahead of the September FOMC meeting, arguing that the decision is secondary to what Fed Chair Kevin Warsh later said. This came shortly after the Senate blocked the CLARITY Act with a 49-50 vote, sending […]

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]]> The Federal Reserve’s rate decision today carries more weight than a single 25-basis-point move. Crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) shared ahead of the September FOMC meeting, arguing that the decision is secondary to what Fed Chair Kevin Warsh later said.

This came shortly after the Senate blocked the CLARITY Act with a 49-50 vote, sending XRP down nearly 10% and Bitcoin below $76,000. The legislative setback dominates the sentiment, but the analyst is watching something else entirely.

Warsh vs. Powell

Warsh operates differently than his predecessor Jerome Powell. Powell guided markets through consistent forward guidance, signaling moves well in advance.

Warsh has taken the opposite approach. He described the strategy himself at Jackson Hole: “I stand here today committed to a discipline, not to a decision.” He has refused to telegraph rate moves, leaving markets to interpret limited public commentary.

At that same Jackson Hole speech, Warsh said, “underlying inflation trends have not meaningfully improved” and warned that the Fed has work to do. Markets flipped on rate expectations after the speech, shifting from pricing in little likelihood of a rate increase until at least December, to a high probability of one at the September meeting.

EGRAG CRYPTO noted that the market expects the Fed to raise rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% at the September meeting. He expects Warsh to deliver that hike to establish his credibility in fighting inflation.

The Press Conference Matters More

EGRAG CRYPTO’s central argument is that the +25 bps is already priced in. The market-moving event is Warsh’s post-decision press conference. JPMorgan projects the S&P 500 could move anywhere from +1% to -2% depending on the tone of that message.

A hawkish signal, suggesting further hikes ahead, would pressure risk assets. A softer tone, hinting that this move completes the tightening cycle, could trigger relief across equities and crypto.

The Setup for XRP and Crypto

EGRAG CRYPTO raises the possibility of a Black Swan economic event that could force the Fed to cut rates aggressively. That scenario is the core thesis. If a major economic shock materializes, the Fed pivots. Rate cuts push liquidity back into risk assets. Historically, crypto has responded strongly to easing cycles.

For XRP specifically, this matters despite the CLARITY Act failure. The legislative defeat removes a near-term catalyst, but monetary conditions drive the larger cycle. Cheaper borrowing costs increase risk appetite across all asset classes. EGRAG CRYPTO’s message to his audience is to hold cash ready. Not to react to today’s hike, but to position for what follows.

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]]> How PACE Act Could Give Ripple (XRP) Faster Access to Federal Reserve Payment Rails https://timestabloid.com/how-pace-act-could-give-ripple-xrp-faster-access-to-federal-reserve-payment-rails/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:49 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=109147 Ripple already holds more state licenses than most of its rivals combined. That advantage may soon matter less than a single piece of federal legislation working through Congress. The PACE Act would give nonbank payment firms unmediated access to Fedwire, FedNow and FedACH, the core payment rails the Federal Reserve operates. Ripple and Circle stand […]

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]]> Ripple already holds more state licenses than most of its rivals combined. That advantage may soon matter less than a single piece of federal legislation working through Congress.

The PACE Act would give nonbank payment firms unmediated access to Fedwire, FedNow and FedACH, the core payment rails the Federal Reserve operates.

Ripple and Circle stand out as the two companies named specifically as the biggest beneficiaries of the bill. That distinction matters because access to these rails currently runs through a separate, much slower process.

Crypto analyst ChartNerd explained the shift plainly in a tweet. The PACE Act would give Ripple “a much faster, clearer route of direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails (FedNow, etc).” He added that it would let Ripple avoid the Fed’s existing review track entirely, calling it a change that “would literally reduce Ripple’s dependence on correspondent banks.”

A Queue With Almost No Precedent

Ripple has a master account application pending with the Federal Reserve, and it is in the Fed’s slowest review category. Only two uninsured institutions have ever received full access through that track. There is no fixed timeline attached to it, and no guarantee of approval at any point.

The PACE Act changes that structure. It introduces a 360-day statutory clock, a fixed deadline that does not currently exist for firms in Ripple’s position. As it stands now, the bill is the only proposal on the table that could let Ripple bypass the open-ended queue altogether and compress a process that could otherwise take years into a matter of months.

Licenses Already In Place

Ripple is not starting from zero on the regulatory side. Crypto commentator BankXRP pointed to the company’s existing footprint, noting that Ripple holds over 50 money transmitter licenses across the US, exceeding requirements set by the PACE Act. BankXRP described that coverage as “regulatory coverage most competitors can’t match.”

That licensing base means Ripple would not need to build new state-level infrastructure if the PACE Act passes. The company’s compliance groundwork is already in place at a scale that exceeds what the legislation itself would require.

What Passage Would Change

If the PACE Act becomes law, Ripple’s relationship with the Federal Reserve would shift from an indefinite waiting period to a bounded one. The 360-day clock replaces uncertainty with a fixed endpoint, and Circle stands alongside Ripple as one of the two companies the bill was written to accommodate.

For a company that has spent years pursuing a master account without a resolution, a statutory deadline represents a structural change rather than a procedural one. Combined with an existing base of more than 50 money transmitter licenses, Ripple’s position heading into any vote on the PACE Act reflects preparation that predates the legislation itself.

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]]> Another Avenue for XRP’s Integration Into Federal Payment Systems https://timestabloid.com/another-avenue-for-xrps-integration-into-federal-payment-systems/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:00:22 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=108923 Ripple’s licensing footprint puts it ahead of a bill still moving through Congress. Crypto researcher SMQKE laid out the case on X, explaining that Ripple already satisfies the requirements the PACE Act would impose on any company seeking direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails. The post connects XRP to a piece of legislation most […]

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]]> Ripple’s licensing footprint puts it ahead of a bill still moving through Congress. Crypto researcher SMQKE laid out the case on X, explaining that Ripple already satisfies the requirements the PACE Act would impose on any company seeking direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails.

The post connects XRP to a piece of legislation most people are still learning about, and the numbers behind the claim hold up.

The License Requirement

The PACE Act sets a specific bar for companies that want to plug into Fedwire, FedNow, and FedACH without a bank charter. Applicants need money transmitter licenses from at least 40 states. SMQKE pointed out that Ripple clears that number by a wide margin.

The post states Ripple “holds over 50” licenses, including approval in New York and Texas. New York’s license carries particular weight in this industry. The state’s BitLicense regime is one of the toughest in the country, and firms that hold it typically clear licensing requirements everywhere else with less friction.

The bill also requires 1:1 reserves and compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act. Applicants must register as a “covered provider” with approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Ripple’s existing licensing structure was built for state-by-state and federal scrutiny, which is why SMQKE argues the company clears the threshold before the bill even passes.

ISO 20022 as the Connector

The second part of the argument centers on messaging standards. ISO 20022 is the global format banks use to move data-rich transactions between systems. SMQKE’s post claims this standard “allows direct interoperability between FedNow and XRPL.”

That’s a meaningful technical point. FedNow runs on ISO 20022. So does the XRP Ledger’s payment infrastructure. A shared standard removes one of the biggest obstacles to connecting two networks that were never designed to talk to each other.

Legacy bank cores often rely on flat files and rigid schemas that cut data short. An ISO 20022-native system avoids that problem and processes transactions around the clock instead of waiting on batch cycles. That matters for any network trying to keep pace with real-time rails like FedNow and RTP.

Speed Requirements

FedNow settles payments in seconds, not days. SMQKE’s post argues that XRPL keeps pace with that speed, pointing to the ledger’s millisecond settlement times as proof that the network can handle the timing FedNow demands.

This is the practical test for any blockchain trying to integrate with federal payment infrastructure: the settlement speed has to match, not just approximate, what the Fed system already delivers.

Why the Timing Matters

The PACE Act has bipartisan sponsors and support from fintech and crypto trade groups, but it hasn’t passed. Companies that already meet its requirements are positioned to move quickly if it does. Whether that translates into an actual Fed rail connection still depends on OCC approval and the bill clearing Congress.

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]]> Ripple (XRP) Can Access SWIFT and Federal Reserve Via This Major Integration https://timestabloid.com/ripple-xrp-can-access-swift-and-federal-reserve-via-this-major-integration/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:05 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=108649 A new post from crypto researcher SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) has put a relatively obscure financial technology company at the center of a significant discussion about Ripple and XRP. SMQKE shared screenshots from ECS Fin’s platform listing Ripple as a “Ready Application” alongside SWIFT, FedACH, Fedwire, FedNow, and Mastercard. The images show Ripple sitting on the same […]

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]]> A new post from crypto researcher SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) has put a relatively obscure financial technology company at the center of a significant discussion about Ripple and XRP.

SMQKE shared screenshots from ECS Fin’s platform listing Ripple as a “Ready Application” alongside SWIFT, FedACH, Fedwire, FedNow, and Mastercard.

The images show Ripple sitting on the same platform as some of the most established payment rails in global finance. That placement is the basis of SMQKE’s point.

ECS Fin and Its Role in Global Payments

ECS Fin is a leading provider of payment processing solutions, serving financial institutions and corporations globally for more than two decades. The company specializes in messaging and transaction processing services. It connects banks to various payment networks like Fedwire, SWIFT, and ACH.

It holds Premier Certified status from SWIFT and has built-in support for ISO 20022, the global financial messaging standard now mandatory across major payment networks. In October 2025, ECS Fin achieved SWIFT Compatible Application status for its IMS Payments platform.

Ripple’s Position on the Platform

SMQKE’s post highlights that Ripple appears on ECS Fin’s platform as a Ready Application. That status means ECS Fin has built out the technical infrastructure to support Ripple’s payment system. Banks using ECS Fin’s system can route payments through Ripple’s XRP-powered network the same way they would route them through FedNow or Fedwire.

Ripple does not yet hold a direct master account with the Federal Reserve. It gains access through intermediaries that do, using them as on-ramps to real-time payment rails. ECS Fin functions as one of those intermediaries. Its platform connects Ripple and XRP to the same institutional infrastructure that banks already rely on daily.

In July, the Federal Reserve’s Fedwire Funds Service officially transitioned to the ISO 20022 messaging format. Ripple already complies with ISO 20022. That shared standard is what makes its inclusion on a platform like ECS Fin technically viable.

The Significance of the Listing

Ripple is not knocking at the door of the global payment system. It is listed alongside the institutions that run it on the ECS Fin platform. Industry data indicates that over 70% of FedNow service providers maintain existing ties to Ripple, either directly or through vendors, amplifying Ripple’s influence in the U.S. instant payments landscape.

Ripple has also applied for a Fed Master account, which would enable it to use the Federal Reserve’s payment rails for its stablecoin operations. Combined with its presence on ECS Fin’s platform, the picture is one of a company steadily building institutional access on multiple fronts.

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]]> The New Fed Chair Sounds Like an XRP Holder. Here’s What He Said https://timestabloid.com/the-new-fed-chair-sounds-like-an-xrp-holder-heres-what-he-said/ Sun, 31 May 2026 21:02:49 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=104907 The Federal Reserve has a new leader. Jerome Powell’s term expired on May 15, ending eight years at the helm of the central bank. President Trump had relentlessly criticized Powell for not moving aggressively enough to lower borrowing costs. His replacement is Kevin Warsh, who wasted no time making an impression beyond monetary policy circles. […]

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]]> The Federal Reserve has a new leader. Jerome Powell’s term expired on May 15, ending eight years at the helm of the central bank. President Trump had relentlessly criticized Powell for not moving aggressively enough to lower borrowing costs.

His replacement is Kevin Warsh, who wasted no time making an impression beyond monetary policy circles. A video clip of his remarks began circulating widely among the XRP community, and the reaction was swift.

The Clip That Caught the Community’s Attention

Prominent XRP commentator JackTheRippler (@RippleXrpie) posted the clip, and the responses came quickly. In the video, Warsh reflected on past financial crises and the competing philosophies that shaped the response to them. He recalled a faction that believed authorities should stand aside entirely. “You should let the system burn down. A phoenix will rise from the ashes.”

Warsh did not endorse that view in the clip. He recounts it as one position among several debated in crisis-era decision-making. Even so, the XRP community latched on to the language, particularly the phoenix imagery, which has long served as a symbol within the XRP ecosystem.

XRP Army Weighs In

Several comments tied the phoenix and ashes language directly to XRP’s potential role in rebuilding financial infrastructure. One commenter described Warsh’s mindset as a signal that the financial system could be headed for a meaningful reset. Another said he was watching with high expectations.

Another saw the language as consistent with XRP’s long-standing positioning as infrastructure built to rise from the rubble of legacy finance. She also noted that his comments make him sound like an XRP holder, suggesting that he was indirectly showing support for the digital asset.

Does Warsh’s Position Help XRP?

Warsh has not mentioned XRP specifically. His crypto-related statements have been general but notable. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh stated that “digital assets are already part of the fabric of our financial services industry in the United States.” His financial disclosures revealed equity positions in more than a dozen blockchain and digital asset companies.

His appointment is expected to foster a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment, contrasting his predecessor’s approach. Warsh’s leadership could influence the banking system’s relationship with digital assets, potentially easing the path for banks to engage with cryptocurrencies.

He has argued that there is room to lower rates, which crypto markets historically respond well to. The Fed’s moves remain hugely important to the crypto market, which generally benefits from a low-interest-rate environment.

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]]> The Fed Just Exposed Major XRP Secrets https://timestabloid.com/the-fed-just-exposed-major-xrp-secrets-2/ Sun, 03 May 2026 07:02:51 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=103220 Financial expert Levi Rietveld has made a strong claim about the relationship between U.S. monetary policy and digital assets, stating in a post on X that recent signals from the Federal Reserve offer important insights for XRP. His statement, delivered alongside a detailed video analysis, centers on how interest rate expectations may define market behavior in […]

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]]> Financial expert Levi Rietveld has made a strong claim about the relationship between U.S. monetary policy and digital assets, stating in a post on X that recent signals from the Federal Reserve offer important insights for XRP.

His statement, delivered alongside a detailed video analysis, centers on how interest rate expectations may define market behavior in 2026.

In the video, Rietveld examined prediction data from Polymarket, which tracks probabilities for Federal Reserve decisions. He emphasized that these betting markets have historically shown accuracy in anticipating policy outcomes. According to the data he referenced, there is a 93% likelihood that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its June meeting.

Rietveld stated that this data tells a clear story about the direction of monetary policy. He explained that market participants largely expect no rate cuts over the next several months, with only a small probability assigned to a single 25-basis-point reduction. He added that expectations for more aggressive easing drop off significantly, indicating limited confidence in a shift toward looser financial conditions.

Limited Rate Cuts and Market Impact

Rietveld stressed that investors should prepare for a scenario where monetary easing remains minimal. He noted that expectations for zero basis points recently approached nearly 50%, reinforcing the idea that the market is not anticipating meaningful intervention from the Federal Reserve.

He explained that even if one rate cut occurs, it is unlikely to produce a strong market reaction. He compared the current outlook to 2021, when financial markets experienced significant growth under favorable monetary policy conditions. In contrast, he stated that the present environment does not support a similar outcome.

According to Rietveld, this shift in expectations helps in how assets such as XRP and Bitcoin may perform. His comments suggest that without substantial policy easing, the conditions that previously supported rapid price increases are not currently in place.

Trading Strategy and XRP Positioning

Rietveld outlined how he is approaching the market based on these expectations. He stated that he anticipates a bottom forming between now and October 2026, a view he has maintained since October of the previous year. He indicated that this timeline applies not only to Bitcoin but also to XRP.

He explained that his trading strategy remains consistent with this outlook, as he continues to position himself for a gradual stabilization period rather than an immediate upward move. His remarks suggest that the so-called “secrets” referenced in his statement relate to how Federal Reserve policy expectations quietly influence digital asset trajectories.

By connecting macroeconomic signals to cryptocurrency performance, Rietveld presented a perspective that places Federal Reserve policy at the center of XRP’s near-term outlook.

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]]> The Fed Just Exposed Major XRP Secrets https://timestabloid.com/the-fed-just-exposed-major-xrp-secrets/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:02:10 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=102531 Two major announcements from the Federal Reserve have caught the attention of the XRP army. Crypto analyst Levi Rietveld has recently analyzed what they mean for XRP investors. The signals point to a significant transition in the Fed’s approach to monetary policy, and XRP sits in its path. The $7.5 Billion Injection The Federal Reserve […]

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]]> Two major announcements from the Federal Reserve have caught the attention of the XRP army. Crypto analyst Levi Rietveld has recently analyzed what they mean for XRP investors. The signals point to a significant transition in the Fed’s approach to monetary policy, and XRP sits in its path.

The $7.5 Billion Injection

The Federal Reserve has injected $7.5 billion into the U.S. banking system through routine reserve management purchases, known as RMPs. Rietveld notes the injection is modest by historical standards.

Previous quantitative easing cycles involved trillions of dollars. This current move is what Rietveld calls “technically a little bit of stimulus,” but he is clear that it is not enough on its own to drive a major bull run.

The significance here is not the size, but the direction. The Fed is moving capital into the system, and that signals a posture worth watching.

A New Voice at the Fed

The more consequential development involves Kevin Warsh. Warsh is a financier and former Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He is also the incoming Fed Chair. His public positioning on inflation policy is already influencing how investors read the market.

Warsh is pushing back against the current Fed’s tendency to treat inflation deviations as temporary or excusable due to supply shocks. The current Fed leadership views oil-driven inflation as a short-term factor, one that should not influence interest rate decisions. Warsh rejects that view. According to Rietveld, he is calling for “price stability, without excuse.” That is a notable departure from the current Fed Chair.

What This Means for XRP

Rietveld connects these developments directly to XRP’s trajectory. The principle is straightforward. Whenever the Fed lowers interest rates and increases the money supply, XRP’s price rises. Warsh’s stance introduces a harder line on inflation, which carries weight for rate decisions.

Investors are already adjusting their positioning based on this shift. That affects capital flow across the entire financial system. XRP, as a digital asset built for institutional-grade transactions, responds to these macroeconomic forces.

Why XRP Investors Are Paying Attention

The XRP community has long argued the asset is uniquely positioned for institutional adoption. A Fed that prioritizes price stability, led by a financier with Warsh’s background, puts monetary credibility at the center of policy. That environment, over time, supports the kind of institutional confidence that drives serious capital into assets like XRP.

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]]> First Pro-XRP Fed Chair Finally Arriving? Here’s the Latest https://timestabloid.com/first-pro-xrp-fed-chair-finally-arriving-heres-the-latest/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:05:17 +0000 https://timestabloid.com/?p=102482 Few events move crypto sentiment faster than a major leadership change at the U.S. Federal Reserve. While traders often focus on price charts and technical breakouts, monetary policy and regulatory tone from Washington frequently shape the long-term direction of digital assets. For XRP holders, any sign of stronger institutional acceptance inside America’s most powerful financial […]

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]]> Few events move crypto sentiment faster than a major leadership change at the U.S. Federal Reserve. While traders often focus on price charts and technical breakouts, monetary policy and regulatory tone from Washington frequently shape the long-term direction of digital assets. For XRP holders, any sign of stronger institutional acceptance inside America’s most powerful financial institutions immediately attracts attention.

That is exactly what happened after XRP-focused crypto educator Levi Rietveld shared a bold post on X declaring, “FINALLY! THE FIRST PRO-XRP FED CHIR IS ARRIVING!” Rietveld pointed to the Senate confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, as a potentially major turning point for crypto adoption and XRP sentiment across the broader market.

Kevin Warsh’s Senate Hearing Draws National Attention

On April 21, 2026, the Senate Banking Committee officially opened Warsh’s confirmation hearing, placing the former Federal Reserve governor under intense scrutiny from lawmakers, including Senator Tim Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

During the hearing, Warsh strongly defended the independence of the Federal Reserve. He told senators that he had made no promises to President Trump regarding future interest-rate cuts and insisted that monetary policy decisions would remain strictly independent of political influence. Reuters reported that Warsh pledged to preserve the Fed’s operational independence while also pushing for significant internal reforms.

His nomination has become one of the most closely watched economic developments of the month, especially as current Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term approaches its end.

Why XRP Investors Are Watching Closely

Levi Rietveld’s excitement comes from Warsh’s broader stance on digital assets. Based on crypto community discussions of his disclosures and policy comments, Warsh has acknowledged that digital assets are now part of the U.S. financial system’s foundation and has disclosed investments connected to numerous crypto-related projects, including exposure to major blockchain ecosystems.

Warsh has not publicly called himself “pro-XRP,” but many XRP supporters view his openness to digital assets as a marked shift from past leadership. For investors who have watched years of regulatory friction surrounding blockchain adoption, that distinction matters.

A Federal Reserve Chair with a more crypto-aware perspective could influence broader policy discussions around stablecoins, tokenized finance, and cross-border payment infrastructure—all areas closely tied to XRP’s long-term utility narrative.

Could This Mark a New Era for XRP?

XRP supporters have long argued that adoption depends not only on technology, but also on policy alignment at the highest levels of government. With Ripple’s legal battle now behind it and crypto policy becoming a central political issue in Washington, changes at the Federal Reserve carry even greater significance.

Warsh still faces Senate approval, and questions about his independence and financial disclosures remain central to the process. Still, for Levi Rietveld and many XRP holders, this hearing represents more than politics—it signals the possibility that the financial system may finally be moving closer to the future they have long expected.

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